: : My water supply is from an Artesian well, hardness--95 grains. I have a water softener in place- 30,000grains: : the softener is regenerating every day, : : I also am getting red rust in the hot water lines only, yes all the water is going through the softener.

: : I can't figure out why I am getting rust on the hot water and not the cold?

: : Any ideas

: : thanks

: : rusty

: I would be checking for galvanized nipples in and out of the water heater, first.: Deb: The Pipewench